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4 Seed Labeling Options, So You Don’t Forget What You Planted

Popsicle sticks are one simple way that you can label your seedlings.

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Indoor Seed Starting Tips for Beginners

Make sure to label your seedlings because when they look like this, they all look the same.

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3 Sources to Buy Your Vegetable Seeds

Looking to buy your vegetable seeds online? Here are three companies you can trust.

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GMO Basics: What You Need to Know

88% of US Corn is genetically modified.

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Composting Dog Poop: Yes, I’m Serious

Don’t let Fido’s waste go to waste. Compost it. No joke.

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Use a Kitchen Compost Pail to Save Your Scraps

My compost pail sits on the kitchen countertop right next to my cutting board.

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Things You Have Around Your Home That You Can Compost

Here’s a quick list of practical things you have around your home that you can start your compost bin with.

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How to Select the Best Grow Light

Choosing grow lights can be confusing. Michelle Moore, Greenhouse Catalog owner and a sponsor of mine, breaks down how to select one and gives her recommendation on which type to use.

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How to Grow Your Own Sprouts Indoors

One of the simplest things that anyone can grow are sprouts. They are cheap and don’t need any space at all. Here’s a simple how to.

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How to Make a Seed Watering Pot

After damaging so many seedlings by using too much water pressure, I’m happy that I can share this DIY seed watering pot project with you.

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Health Benefits and Reasons to Grow Mint

Mint is a weed that is best suited for container gardening. It can also help to relieve headaches, gas and other aches and pains.

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5 Herbs You’ll Never Want to Start From Seed

Certain herbs like rosemary are better started with a transplant than seed. Find out which others you won’t want to start from seed too.

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Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding What to Grow

Since I get minimal sunlight, am growing in containers and use lots of greens that’s what I’m growing most of. Answer these questions to help you figure out what you should grow.

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